Trump backs away from China trade deal
May 24, 2018
Representatives for the White House did not respond to a request for more information about the president's statement. ZTE relies on U.S. tech for its products, sourcing chips from companies including Qualcomm (QCOM) and Intel ( INTC ).
Battlefield 5 lands in October, will do away with the 'premium pass'
May 24, 2018
In what ended up being the most exciting reveal for Battlefield 5, DICE announced there will be no premium pass. Battlefield 5 made is grand debut today and, well, to be honest, it was kind of a disappointment.
Welch demands EPA release results of chemical study
May 24, 2018
CNN added in a separate statement , "We understand the importance of an open and free press and we hope the EPA does, too". Some 200 people attended, including representatives of states, tribes and the chemical industry and environmentalists.
Comcast vows to bid on Fox, dashing nerds' hopes for Marvel crossovers
May 24, 2018
Securities and Exchange Commission" by Disney and Fox in advance of their upcoming shareholder meetings slated for the summer. While Comcast noted that nothing is finalized in the press release, this follows reports of it displacing the Disney deal .
HD Kumaraswamy - the kingmaker who became the king
May 24, 2018
The Congress and JD (S) promptly moved the Supreme Court on 16 May for a midnight hearing. Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan were also present.
Iran prefers pre-nuke deal era, even as it resumes uranium production
May 24, 2018
Iranian state television said that Trump's decision to withdraw was "illegal, illegitimate and undermines worldwide agreements". They should "stand up against USA sanctions" on Iran.
National Football League teams will be fined if players kneel for anthem
May 24, 2018
Many owners spoke this week of their desire to put the focus of fans back on the games being played. The NFL Player's Association, which represents players in the union, isn't happy.
Plaque Of Brandi Chastain Ripped On Social Media: 'They Nailed Mickey Rooney'
May 23, 2018
Or perhaps the face on Chastain's plaque looks more like Jerry Gergich, a character from the TV series, "Parks and Recreation". Chastain herself gave a diplomatic assessment, saying, "It's not the most flattering".
Power plant shut over blast fears from lava
May 23, 2018
Some Native Hawaiians have expressed frustration with the plant since it came online in 1989, saying it is built on sacred land. At first the lava flowed towards the sea, leading Ormat to assess on May 15 that the risk to the station was low.
New Trump rule targets Planned Parenthood
May 23, 2018
Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said the Trump administration "works overtime to find ways to undermine women's access to health care". Family planning programs that do not provide or refer for abortions are free to apply for grants.
Venezuela expels top USA diplomat for 'conspiring' against government
May 23, 2018
Maduro said the expulsions were "in defense of the dignity of the homeland", and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Turnout for the election was under 50 percent, compared to 80 percent in 2013.
USA warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds
May 23, 2018
The embassy's health alert says the government employee "recently reported subtle and vague, but abnormal, sensations of sound and pressure".
DRC's Health Ministry Records Two More Ebola Deaths
May 23, 2018
A major challenge will be keeping the vaccines cold in this vast, impoverished, tropical country where infrastructure is poor. While Congo has contained several Ebola outbreaks in the past, all of them were based in remote rural areas.
M&S says annual profits tumble on restructuring
May 23, 2018
Currently, around 18 percent of M&S' clothing and home sales are made online. "These changes come with short term costs which are reflected in todays results".
US talks tough, to impose 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran
May 22, 2018
President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States can not make decisions for Iran or other independent countries in the world. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the U.S. is imposing the "strongest sanctions in history" on Iran.